Remarks by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, Acting Assistant Secretary of State at the OSCE PA Winter...
The Parliamentary Assembly of OSCE plays an irreplaceable role in fostering inter-parliamentary dialogue, supporting implementation of OSCE commitments, and building a more secure, prosperous, and…
Continuing Human Rights Concerns in Belarus
The United States expresses its deep concern regarding the February 16 raids on the homes and offices of Belarusian journalists, human rights defenders, civil society…
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
For seven grim years, Russia has fueled a bloody conflict that has taken the lives of more 13,000 Ukrainian citizens.
Response to the Report of the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints
Ambassador Varga you continue to perform your already challenging duties under exceptionally difficult conditions; we were especially relieved to read the Mission was coronavirus-free.
U.S. Chair of Forum for Security Cooperation Spotlights MANPADS Threat
Calls to reduce illicit and irresponsible Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) proliferation and use were echoed by OSCE participating States during a Security Dialogue on…
U.S. National Statement to the Human Dimension Committee Meeting
I’d like thank Ambassador Karlsen and RFoM Ribeiro for convening this important discussion on the challenges to media freedom today.
Closing Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting
I would like to begin by thanking Ambassador Funered, Secretary General Schmid, the Swedish Chairpersonship, and the OCEEA for raising the issue of women’s economic…
Opening Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting in Vienna...
I would like to begin by thanking the Chairperson of the Permanent Council, Ambassador Funered, and OSCE Secretary General Schmid, who both spoke here earlier this…
Right of Reply to Belarus on the “All-Belarusian People’s Assembly”
The “All-Belarusian People’s Assembly” is neither genuine nor inclusive of Belarusian views.
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on ODIHR Final Report on U.S. Elections
The 2020 election saw more Americans from every community in our country participate in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote.
ODIHR Final Elections Report on the United States of America
I would like to thank ODIHR for arranging a Limited Election Observation Mission in the United States despite the complications posed by the pandemic.
Extension of Illegal Detention of Zaza Gakheladze
The United States condemns the sentencing of Georgian citizen Zaza Gakheladze to 12 years and six months in prison, after Russian-led security actors shot and detained him…
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on Media Freedom
U.S. remains committed to working with our Allies and partners to counter the spread of disinformation.
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
We track closely reports of ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine.
Response to the Presentations by the Chairs of the Three Committees
The United States welcomes the distinguished First, Second, and Third OSCE Dimension Committee Chairs to the Permanent Council.
OSCE High Level Military Doctrine Seminar Additional Remarks by General Christopher Cavoli
GEN Wolters in his remarks, talked about deterrence, and as his U.S. Army Component Commander here in EUCOM, I thought I’d take a few minutes…
OSCE High Level Military Doctrine Seminar Opening Remarks by General Tod D. Wolters
As the battle against COVID continues, we remain vigilant to ensure this health crisis does not transform into a security issue.
Continued Suppression of Protests in the Russian Federation and the Sentencing of Alexei Navalny
This past weekend, Russians in approximately 100 cities again took to the streets to express frustration with authorities and signal support for jailed opposition figure Aleksey Navalny.
